Week 5 RB Injury Updates: Benson, Parker, Barber, Bradshaw, and More

About to hop on the phone for my weekly fantasy football radio spot, but wanted to provide some quick injury updates on the running backs.

My apologies in advance for any typos…did not have time to proofread.

Here ya go:

Cedric Benson injury update – did not participate in Thursday’s practice (hip).

Despite not practicing yet this week, Cedric Benson insists he is okay and will play on Sunday. Personally, I think he’s having flashbacks to last season’s 10-carry, 17-yard performance and contemplating doing anything he has to do to avoid facing the Ravens’ D.

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Injury Updates: Matt Cassell Out, Jonathan Stewart In

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A couple of quick injury updates from ProFootballTalk:

Matt Cassell is inactive for today’s Chiefs-Ravens game. In more positive news for fantasy owners, Jonathan Stewart is a go for the Panthers.

NFL Week 1 WR Injury Updates: Boldin, Bryant, Welker, Walter, Berrian

Gazing through the Thursday edition of the official NFL Injury Report, it’s clear that one fantasy-relevant position will be affected by injury more than any other: wide receiver.

A plethora of #2-#3 WRs are listed on the Thursday injury reports and could impact your lineup decisions. A few relevant links below, and then a quick rundown of the latest injury updates on each of the dinged up pass catchers.

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Anquan Boldin Injury Update

Anquan Boldin has been battling a hamstring issue and was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice. The Cardinals coaches are obviously hoping that Boldin will be ready to go, as are his fantasy owners, but this is an injury to watch as the games approach on Sunday. You will probably have to make your decision before pre-game warmups though, as the Cardinals play in their typical 4:00 slot on Sunday. Boldin’s teammate Steve Breaston was a full participant in practice and would be a good option should Boldin not be able to go.

Update 9/12: Boldin was limited during Friday’s practice and his availability for Sunday’s game will most likely not be determined until pre-game warm-ups. But as the Arizona Republic reports, while Ken Whisenhunt has been the coach it is rare that a player has played without practicing during the week.

Update 9/12: Josh Alper at ProFootballTalk is reporting (via the Arizona Republic) that Anquan Boldin thinks it would be “stupid” for him to risk further injury. Sounds like he’s leaning towards not playing, and you will want to keep track of how things progress over the next 24 hours, but prepare an alternative plan

Antonio Bryant Injury Update

Bryant is battling a knee injury and was limited in Thursday’s practice. According to RotoTimes’ latest injury update on Bryant, Bucs head coach Raheem Morris said that Bryant and teammate Michael Clayton are okay and the team is just being careful leading up to Sunday’s game against Dallas. The Cowboys are susceptible to big plays in the passing game, so Bryant appears to be a solid start this weekend.

Update 9/12: Antonio Bryant is listed as probable on the most recent injury report. He should be ready for the Cowboys tomorrow.

Wes Welker Injury Update

The Patriots’ diminutive dynamo has been battling a knee injury that has him listed as a limited practice participant on the injury report. Of course, this is New England, so injury updates on Welker are hard to come by. What you see in that link to the Boston Globe is about as much as you’ll get out of the tight-lipped Pats. Monitor this one because it appears relatively serious and could keep Welker sidelined. The Patriots play Monday night, so you’ll probably have to make your decision Sunday. If you have a solid option ready, think seriously about using it. But if any positive reports about Welker come out over the next 48 hours, keep him in your lineup as the Patriots should be able to throw the ball effectively against the Bills.

Kevin Walter Injury Update

Walter is listed on the Texans’ injury report with a hamstring issue, and did not participate in Thursday’s practice. According to the Texans’ official website, the latest injury update on Walter is that he will be a game-time decision for the team’s 1:00 matchup against the Jets on Sunday. If he’s healthy he will play, but there is no telling if the hamstring issue will linger. I’d have another option ready to go and be checking the pregame reports if you are intent on using Walter.

Update 9/12: Kevin Walter is listed as questionable on the most recent injury report.

Bernard Berrian Injury Update

Berrian has a hamstring injury and was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice. The latest injury update on Berrian from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune is not all that optimistic about his prospects for Sunday, as they cite the fact that this is the first time Berrian has battled hamstring issues in his career. For a straight speed receiver, this type of injury can be especially troublesome. The Vikings want to make sure he is totally healthy before green-lighting him, so check on this one up until kickoff Sunday.

Update 9/12: Bernard Berrian is listed as questionable on the most recent injury report.

Other WRs of note who are battling injury issues:

• Kevin Curtis s listed on the Eagles’ injury report with a knee issue, but was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He should be good to go Sunday.
• Chris Henry has a thigh injury and did not participate in Thursday’s practice.
• Deion Branch has a hamstring injury and did not participate in Thursday’s practice.

I will update this post with any new reports on the availability of these WRs.

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* – Anquan Boldin photo credit: The Cards

Cleveland Browns Injury Update: Winslow to Have MRI on Shoulder

Last night, during what proved to be the game-winning drive for the Cleveland Browns in their Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Kellen Winslow made an outstanding shoestring grab to keep the drive alive and get Phil Dawson within range for a go-ahead field goal. (Of course, with the way SuperDawson is kicking these days, had Brady Quinn been sacked on his own 1 yard line I think Dawson still might have booted it through).

Anyway, after the catch, the Cleveland Browns’ notorious solider Winslow got up wincing in pain with his arm dangling gingerly from an ostensible shoulder injury. The Browns announced today that Kellen Winslow will have an MRI on the shoulder to determine if he suffered any serious damage. There was no further word on how serious the Browns expected the injury to be.

For the season, Kellen has 39 catches for 402 yards and 3 TDs. Like most of the Browns offensive players, his numbers are way off from his spectacular Pro Bowl season in 2007. Additionally, some blogging clowns (like this one) had brought up on numerous occasions that the Browns are 2-0 without Kellen Winslow in the lineup and 2-6 with him in the lineup.

One thing is for sure: if Kellen Winslow does not make that catch last night, the Browns most likely do not win the game. It was a clutch play from a player who has proven to be clutch during his career (his second half brain farts against Denver notwithstanding.)

In other Browns injury news, Best Player Ever Jerome Harrison injured his hamstring according to NFL.com. No word on how serious the injury is, or if it contributed to Harrison getting only 4 touches. Seeing as how the Browns coaches give the ball to Jerome Harrison about as much as Keith Olbermann compliments Republicans, I’m going to say it had nothing to do with it. Either way, Harrison made the most of his touches and averaged over 25 yards per.

Jason Wright hurt his neck, Sean Jones hurt an ankle, Shaun Rogers hurt his shoulder, and Shawn Kemp wonders why none of the Browns players with his name spell it normally.

For continuous live updates of Cleveland Browns news, including injuries, hop on over to the Cleveland Browns news page, bookmark it, and then visit it once every five minutes.

I am still giddy from last night. And yes, it has come to that. A squeaker win against a subpar team in which they choked on a missed field goal has me giddy. I don’t care. My preseason prediction was 9-7 and it’s still possible. Hope lives!

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Fantasy Football: NFL Week 11 Injury Updates

Before we delve into the most recent NFL injury report, as of Sunday at 12:30 am, make sure you check out the Fantasy Sports Blog by Midwest Sports Fans to find out Fraschetti’s Week 11 sleepers and to get any last minute start em, start em questions answered in the Week 11 Start Em, Sit Em Live Chat.

And if you want to know the TV schedules, announcer listings, and point spreads, check out the NFL Week 11 TV Schedule.

Quick poll before we get into the injury madness:

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And now here we go, a game-by-game analysis of the relevant injuries for fantasy football as you get your Week 11 rosters set for Sunday’s action:

Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons Injury Report:

• RB Selvin Young did not participate in practice and is doubtful.
• TE Tony Scheffler participated fully in practice and is probable.
• CB Champ Bailey was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• K Jason Elam was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• RB Michael Turner participated fully in practice and is probable.
• DE John Abraham was a limited participant in practice but is probable.

Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers Injury Report:

• QB Dan Orlovsky did not participate in practice and your fantasy team sucks if you were counting on him anyway.

Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report:

• WR DeSean Jackson participated fully in practice and is probable.
• CB Asante Samuel participated fully in practice and is probable.
• RB Brian Westbrook was a limited participant in practice and but is probable.
• QB Carson Palmer is out. Forever.
• RB Cedric Benson participated fully in practice and is probable, although it appears that Chris Perry will be getting a good portion of the carries this week.

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers Injury Report:

• QB Kyle Orton was a limited participant in practice but is probable. Bears fans rejoice! Follow the link for more on Kyle Orton’s injury status.
• QB Aaron Rodgers participated fully in practice and is probable, but he still is not Brett Favre.
• CB Charles Woodson participated fully in practice and is probable.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Injury Report:

• QB Matt Schaub is made out of porcelain. He’s not playing.
• WR Andre Davis was a limited participant in practice and is doubtful.
• SS Bob Sanders did not participate in practice and is questionable.
• WR Anthony Gonzalez participated fully in practice but is listed as questionable.
• WR Reggie Wayne participated fully in practice but is listed as questionable.
• Head Coach Tony Dungy clearly likes playing games with the injury reports. Six players were listed as full participants in practice while also being listed as questionable. Riiiight.

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars Injury Report:

• LB Keith Bulluck did not participate in practice and is questionable.
• WR Justin McCareins did not participate in practice and is questionable.
• DE Kyle Vanden Bosch did not participate in practice and is questionable.
• WR Matt Jones did not participate in practice and is questionable.
• RB Fred Taylor participated fully in practice and is probable.

New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report:

• RB Reggie Bush is still out with a knee injury.
• RB Aaron Stecker participated fully in practice and is probable, but behind Deuce McAllister and Pierre Thomas.
• WR Marques Colston was a limited participant in practice but is probable.
• RB Jamaal Charles participated fully in practice and is probable.

Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins Injury Report:

• WR Javon Walker is out for the season.
• RB Darren McFadden was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• QB JaMarcus Russell was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• QB Andrew Walter was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• Owner Al Davis was a limited participant in owning and is doubtful with senility.

Baltimore Ravens at New York Giants Injury Report:

• WR Derrick Mason was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• S Ed Reed was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report:

• DE Jared Allen was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• TE Alex Smith did not participate in practice and is doubtful.
• RB Warrick Dunn was a full participant in practice but is questionable.
• RB Earnest Graham was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• WR Ike Hilliard was a full participant in practice but is questionable.
• LB Derrick Brooks was a full participant in practice and is probable.

St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers Injury Report:

• RB Steven Jackson is out with a thigh injury.
• RB Antonio Pittman was a full participant in practice and is probable.
• WRs Arnaz Battle and Josh Morgan are both out.
• RB Frank Gore was a full participant in practice and is probable.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Injury Report:

• TE Leonard Pope was a full participant in practice and is probable.
• DE Patrick Kerney is Out.
• WR Deion Branch was a full participant in practice and is probable.
• QB Matt Hasselbeck was a full participant in practice and is probable.
• WR Koren Robinson was a full participant in practice and is probable.
• LB Lofa Tatupu was a full participant in practice and is probable.

San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report:

• WR Craig Davis is Out.
• S Steve Gregory has the same as my friend’s dad. He is questionable.
• TE Heath Miller is Out.
• LB LaMarr Woodley was a full participant in practice and is probable.
• Both Willie Parker and Ben Roethlisberger are nursing injuries but are not listed on the injury report because the Pittsburgh Steelers are lying, cheating bastards. Follow the link for more on Willie Parker’s Injury Status for Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Injury Report:

• RB Felix Jones is Out.
• CB Terrence Newman participated fully in practice and is probable.
• QB Tony Romo participated fully in practice and is probable.
• TE Jason Witten participated fully in practice and is probable.
• RB Clinton Portis did not practice and is questionable. Follow the link for more on the injury status of Clinton Portis.
• WR Santana Moss participated fully in practice and is probable.
• DE Jason Taylor participated fully in practice and is probable.
• WR Devin Thomas participated fully in practice and is probable.
• RB Ladell Betts participated fully in practice and is probable.

Cleveland Browns at Buffalo Bills:

• DT Shaun Rogers was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.
• DE Aaron Schobel is Out.
• WR Josh Reed did not practice and is doubtful.
• WR James Hardy was a limited participant in practice and is questionable.

So there you go. For the latest, feel free to hop on over to nfl.com/injuries. Leave any questions in the comment section and good luck in Week 11!

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